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"The Cistern to be constructed of proper materials and
properly covered; to be so placed as to be easy of access for
inspection and cleansing, and to be kept clean.
"The Warning or Overflow-pipe to be made to discharge in
the open air, where practicable.
"Note.—When there is a constant service, drinking water
should be drawn from a tap fixed on the rising main.
"waste-pipes.
"The Waste-pipes of Sinks, Lavatory-basins, Baths, &c.,to
be disconnected from the drain, or the trap of the w.c., or the
soil-pipe, &c.; to be trapped and made to discharge over or near
a properly trapped stoneware gully, outside the house, where
practicable.
"Note.—Bell Traps are not to be deemed efficient.
"roof drainage.
"Rain-water Pipes to be disconnected and made to discharge
into a properly trapped stoneware gully, above or below a grating.
"dust-bin.
"The Dust-bin to be so placed as not to be a nuisance.
"Note.—-Portable galvanized iron receptacles are preferable,
and to be recommended, for storing house refuse.
"yard.
"The Yard and Areas to be properly paved with impermeable
material (preferably with asphalte, or cement on concrete), with
an adequate fall to a properly trapped stoneware gully covered
with a grating.
"Note.—Should the yard be already paved with stone or
bricks, the joints of same to be kept efficiently pointed with
Portland cement.
"yards, area-walls, &c.
"The Walls of Yards, Areas, Wash-houses, and outside
Water-closets to be periodically cleansed and lime-whitened.